101. Checking the IDs.
- Author
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Goodman, Jr., Glenn W.
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SHIPBORNE automatic identification systems , *SHIP traffic control , *WARSHIPS - Abstract
The article reports on the use of the Automatic Identification System (AIS), a collision-avoidance and harbor traffic control device carried by large commercial vessels for improving the Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) in the U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Mullen directed that AIS be installed on all Navy surface ships. AIS is facilitating the information sharing between the Navy and maritime partners while enhancing MDA.
- Published
- 2007